S. 4610 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
S. 4610 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jun 20, 2024, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 20, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Animals
- Public law
- Public Law 118-206
What it does
This act designates the bald eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) as the national bird.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 20, 2024
- Passed the SenateJul 29, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-206. (Dec 23, 2024)
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Committees
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